JJ ColeParker Diaper Bag, Blue Iris

Hmm not even sure what I think about this bag.Some context, this is for my second kid, I had a grand central (Skip Hop) for the first and loved it albeit found it was just a little too big for everyday use (and the faux leather came off making it look scruffy) so I decided to get a new bag for the new baby. Saw this one on a deal for 20 usd and just could not pass the opportunity.The good+ It's stiff and holds it shape and form making it a breeze to slip things right back to where they belong, also making it easy to find stuff but this is only when talking about the main compartment!+ It is wide and shallow making it super easy to see and locate stuff inside the bag (main reason I did not go with Skip Hop Duo).+ The design and the fabric are beautiful and the bag definitely looks and feels like good quality and not some cheep 20 dollar diaper bag.+ The interior pockets are well thought out (3 mash pockets on one side and 2 wider fabric pockets on the other side) providing easy organisation in the main compartment.+ Love the little feet it has on the bottom to prevent it from being directly on the ground (although it is light coloured and I still try to be careful where I rest it)+ I like the size, design and feel of the bottle pockets. I EBF so I don't use them for baby bottles, I use one for my umbrella making it nice and accessible as well as I can avoid wetting the interior when I need to put the wet brolly away. In the other I usually keep my phone (even though my husband usually snatches it away from there as it is for sure not the safest place for a phone) or my water bottle. The pockets are a little narrower towards the top so they hold things snugly but it's still easy to put stuff in and take stuff out, also there's no elastic making it easier to use (in my humbe opinion) esp for smaller stuff (i put my headset in there the other day). Also due to no elastic once there is nothing in the pockets they blend in with the rest of the bag and are almost invisible+ I like the overall style of the bag.The bad- It is almost the same size as the grand central (just a little less tall) but holds A LOT LESS then the grand central and I mean A LOT less.- Because it is stiff the outer pockets are a joke you can barely put anything in there.- The small zipper pocket is too small to hold my phone (note), it's pretty deep too making it hard to fetch small stuff that does fit in it (lip balm and spare keys as it can not hold my main keychain and keys), also when you do locate the small thing and attempt to pull it out the whole lining of that pocket comes out along with whatever you were trying to obtain - I'm like super frustrated with that small pocket- The handles... they just don't work for me, I don't carry the diaper bag in my hand (who has a spare hand with an infant in their life?!?) and they are kinda always in the way esp since they are positioned so counter intuitively (one is in front of the pocket and the other is behind the pocket and I can never remember which one is where so when taking the changing pad I am never certain which direction to move the handle to - it's not a deal breaker but with an infant around I have enough to think about that I just don't need the extra effort to get to stuff in my bag). So for carrying the bag I use the long shoulder strap which is of good quality and nothing is wrong with it in and of itself but again it's just not as easy to use as I would hope (I know I know I am practicality snob) as it mostly ends up under the bag!?! then when I finally manage to retrieve it I still have to figure out which way is up and down with the shoulder pad as the strap is attached to the bag with extremely good quality hinges that turn so easily you never know which way it is turned and it does not stay in the position you put it once you take the bag of your shoulder.- It is still a very wide bag making it not very convenient when say trying to pass through a busy bus with it on the shoulder.Overall it's a nice bag but keep in mind it is still a big bag that just holds very little albeit well organised within the main compartment.

I bought as a gift for my pregnant sister. She loved it and I really liked it too and I was pregnant with my second child so I bought the same style bag in gray. It’s fairly spacious with pockets and a couple zipper compartments. It’s good for a baby and a toddler which is what I have had all along. Mostly I keep a handful of baby diapers, some pull ups, wipes, hand wipes, change of clothes for baby, some personal stuff for me, and depending on the season some other things. It also comes with a changing pad that isn’t an actual pad but just like a mat to lay baby on so he’s not touching public things. When I no longer need a diaper bag I will keep this as a travel bag for personal items ie makeup, shampoo, hair dryer etc because it is very stylish. I would recommend this bag to a momma who likes a sophisticated look and likes a multipurpose bag :)

I really like this bag! The stroller straps are really awesome and although the bag has a long width, it’s not too long to hang on the stroller. When I received this bag it was in wrapping but had a used pacifier in one of the pockets. I don’t like that I purchased a brand new bag that was obviously used, returned and repackaged. I think that was unethical of the company & that is why I took a couple stars away from the rating.

This is a nice diaper bag. I have received a compliment on it. I do feel like the wipeable inside lining looks a bit thin and cheap compared to some I've seen, but it's holding up so far. I also feel like it looks a bit off being so short and long. Most women's bags aren't shaped this way, and even though I like it that way for some things (like hanging on the stroller) I prefer a diaper bag that blends in as a purse a bit better.

So far I love this bag, it's big with lots of places to put stuff. I like the pattern and the changing pad is large enough that it will last awhile. The last bag I got the changing pad was pretty small. My only complaint so far is the changing pad could be a bit thicker it's a little thin not a whole lot of padding for your babies head. I haven't used the stroller straps yet but they look pretty study.If your looking for a bigger bag with a nice pattern and a changing pad that will work as your baby grows this my friends is a good choice.

I've had this diaper bag for around seven months and I love it! It's the best diaper bag I've ever had. It is structured well. I like that it's wide verses being a deep hole that I have to dig through. I can fit everything I need in it for my baby; bottles, formula, diapers, wipes, clothes, bibs, even a few rattles/toys. The inside is lined so it's easy to wipe clean. Another plus is the clips to attach to the stroller. Definitely recommend this diaper bag!

This bag was not as big as I expected or hoped for. I have 3 under 5 and needed a bag that could hold multiple size diapers, extra clothes, snacks for different ages, toys, plus all of my own things (keys, wallet, chapstick, phone, etc.) This bag could hardly hold enough for one kiddo on a 2-hour outing. The fabric was very nice and the bag was cute, but I just needed it to hold more than it could!

Love this bag. Nice size and everything stays organized. This is now my 5th diaper bag to try in a year (lots of returns) and the only one I've been totally happy with! I love the material/fabric design and that I can fit my daughters daily needs in there....snacks, a couple of toys, change of clothes, bottle/sippy cups, my mommy needs such as lotion, lip gloss, wallet and phone, her blanket, wipes, diapers, a few medical supplies and sani wipes. I mean this is a seriously stocked diaper bag and not crazy heavy or bulky.